Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $15.73 | 7.309% | $16.8797 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $186.58 | 5.774% | $197.3531 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
Purchase #3 | $58.31 | 3.609% | $60.4144 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.76 | 8.648% | $18.2094 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #5 | $204.68 | 9.326% | $223.7685 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
Purchase #6 | $213.75 | 12.313% | $240.069 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $17.76 | 13.154% | $20.0962 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.57 | $776.7903 | $776.79 | $776.75 | $776.90 |